RANGELY | Town of Rangely Trustees Alisa Granger, Trey Robie, Andy Shaffer, Luke Geer, Keely Ellis, Richard Garner, and Tim Weber met May 11. Commissioner Ty Gates (attending by phone) reported on the recently passed constitutional sanctuary resolution and a private landowner’s resolution that would allow private property owners to[Read More…]
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4-Her organizes jackpot show
RBC | “Competitive nature” and “livestock enthusiast” are two phrases that go hand in hand. During the winter and into early summer, this is on full display as livestock exhibitors travel up and down the state and across the country to attend jackpot shows. Typically, jackpot or prospect shows are a one[Read More…]
Rangely author pens memoir
RANGELY | Accomplished author and beloved local celebrity Lou Dean keeps turning out her works of art from her remote homestead on Blue Mountain. Lou Dean is a staple around here and many of us can’t remember a time where she wasn’t in our Northwest Colorado community. Raised in the[Read More…]
SOUNDS OF SPRING …
Rangely students put on a spring band concert May 4. RHS Band members include: Flute—Laurie Ward; Clarinet—Emma Smith; Alto Saxophone—Annika Cantrell and Andrew Dorris; Trumpet—Keihlin Myers, Ella Patch and Mary Scoggins; French Horn—Justin Allred; Baritone—Keihlin Myers; Tuba—Macy Morgan. Community members include: Flute—Gretchen Connor; Clarinet—Miekka Peck, Kristiana Terry; Bass Clarinet—Emiliano Rocha;[Read More…]
BRUSH FIRE …
RANGELY | The aftermath of the Rodeo Drive Brush Fire. This photo was taken in the field adjacent to Denver and Raven Avenues, with White River Village in the background, that caught on fire within Rangely city limits on Saturday, May 8. The quick response from Rangely Fire Department stopped[Read More…]
State FBLA …
CNCC Corner: Congrats to the CNCC class of 2021
RBC I May is probably our favorite time of year at Colorado Northwestern Community College. The grass greens up, the trees bloom, and we get to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating students. On May 7, we will be holding our 58th Commencement Ceremony for Colorado Northwestern Community College. It[Read More…]
4-H weigh-in …
Rangely 4-H Livestock members weighed in their 2021 project animals on Sunday, May 2. Members enjoyed pig, sheep, and goat showmanship clinics and a livestock quiz bowl. Kastyn Dembowski was the overall quiz bowl champion and Corbin Lucero was the reserve champion. Melissa Dembowski Photo
CLEANING UP THE RANGELY OUTDOOR MUSEUM …
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Rangely Second Ward arrived at the Rangely Outdoor Museum on Wednesday, April 28 to help with the spring cleaning of the yards. A lot of leaves, branches and trash were gathered by this happy crew. All the help was greatly appreciated. —[Read More…]
New solar tech could bring jobs to Rangely
RANGELY I “My goal, frankly, is to make the Western Slope the center of the universe for sensible solar,” said Doug Kiesewetter, CEO of Montrose-based Cogency Power to the Rangely Board of Trustees during a special meeting last week. Kiesewetter presented his company’s proprietary technology, Highly Concentrated Photovoltaic Thermal (HCPVT)[Read More…]
R.O.A.R rides again…
A group of Rangely OHV Adventure Rally participants enjoyed tours of the Rangely area on April 30 and May 1. Watch for a report on the economic impact for local restaurants and hotels in next week’s edition. ROY GILBERT COURTESY photos
CCCS names Dr. Lisa Jones next CNCC president
RBC | Monday, April 26, Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia announced the selection of Dr. Lisa Jones as the next president of Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC). Dr. Jones will assume the presidency on July 15, 2021. She will succeed Ron Granger, who is retiring at the[Read More…]
